01 Aug How long does it take for the gum to heal after a tooth extraction?
How long the gum will take to heal after tooth extraction depends on several factors, the most important of which is the complexity of the procedure being carried out. As a rule, the most difficult teeth to extract are the deepest-set molars: sixths, sevenths and - above all - eighths. In most cases the healing process takes about two weeks and discomfort disappears after about three days. However, inadequate wound care and various complications following surgery can prolong this period.